Recording Rap
January has been a busy month. A group of recording musicians were involved in recording and sidelining in the Harrison Ford movie, "Random Hearts" that was filmed in Miami. We also got calls from casting directors looking for a swing band for an Oliver Stone movie (they ended up using a non-Union band). Many bands think that appearing in a movie will help boost their Band’s image, but they fail to realize working for extra scale versus working under the Union contract will eliminate getting Pension, Special Payments Fund, or New Use benefits. I know musicians that are still receiving residuals from movies that were filmed here in the late 1980’s (just ask some of our recording musicians).
If you get a call to play in a movie, please ask the following questions:
- Name of Picture
- Who is starring?
- Who is the Production Company?
- Who is doing the scoring?
This is the information I need to find out the Signatory and be able to quote you the correct scale when you contact me. I may also be reached after hours on my beeper at (954) 898-4473.
Attention Recording Musicians!
Please contact South Florida Musicians Association if you are offered employment to record under any of the following labels or contracting agents of these labels:
Provident Music Group
Zomba
Brentwood
Reunion
Benson
Tattoo
Ransom
Sublime
The AFM is challenging these labels to sign and abide by the terms of AFM recording agreements in order to protect standards of wages and working conditions for members. By performing with these groups you would be undermining our contracts and violating AFM Bylaws, Article 21, Section 1: No AFM member shall take engagements or employment or become engaged or employed in rendering musical services of any kind.., for any type of recorded product... unless the person, firm or corporation providing the engagement or employment shall have previously entered into an appropriate written agreement with, or approved in writing by, the AFM.
A demonstration of solidarity throughout the American Federation of Musicians is the best deterrent to this challenge to our contracts. Please get the word out and check around your local recording areas for problems!
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